Shelby has over  23 years of performance experience spanning both vocal and instrumental categories. She started her singing career alongside country musicians such as Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and LeAnn Rimes. By age 6, she was singing at “Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue” in Arlington, Texas. 

Shelby received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education from Oklahoma State University in 2019.  She spent years traveling throughout Europe singing choral music and has sung with musicians like Hans Zimmer on his world tour, performed with The Dallas Chamber Choir, and the Dallas String Quartet. Her featured solos are available on Spotify. 

Shelby earned her Master of Music in Choral Music at the University of Southern California in 2021. She sang with groups such as Voces8 and participated in many recording projects as a soloist in Beverly Hills, CA. Following her time at USC, Shelby continued teaching voice and piano while also teaching in the classroom. 

Shelby is an avid coffee fanatic and plant lover in her free time. She regularly gardens and explores new ways of brewing coffee, as well as spending time with her three pets. She is thrilled to be an MYE Leopard and serve the students of Fort Bend ISD!